Machine for doing an angled push up exercise

ABSTRACT

An exercise device for doing angled pushups is disclosed having two or more upper and lower panels joined together by a connecting structure which also enables them to fold, elevated foot supports incorporated into the upper panels, and a structure incorporated into the panels enabling the device to be maneuvered. In the preferred embodiment, the panels are one to five feet long, two to five wide and are joined together by a connecting structure which also enables them to fold. The upper panels have two or more elevated foot supports which can be folded in the open or closed position. The lower panels form a base which provides the user with a smooth and sturdy surface to place his hands upon while his feet are elevated upon one of the elevated foot supports which are incorporated into the upper panels

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is based on provisional application Ser. No. 61515884, filed on Aug. 6, 2011.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates generally to the field of exercise and more specifically to a machine for doing an angled push up exercise.

This invention relates generally to the field of exercise and more specifically to an exercise device for doing an angled push up exercise which consists of two or more lower panels joined together to form a base, two or more upper panels joined together in which are incorporated elevated foot supports.

Other devices which allow for a user to do pushups at angle include U.S. Pat. No. 621,098, issued to Kelly in 1899, teach a foot or leg rest which is rigid relative to its framework; and U.S. Pat. No. 4,826,151 issued to Nuredin in 1989 for a push up and hand walking exerciser which contains a rigid ankle support; and U.S. Pat. No. 6,695,754, issued to Gazzolo in 2004 in which a device supports one or both ankles during a push up exercise, and U.S. Pat. No. 6,699,162 issued to Chen in 2004 in which the device relates generally to the field of exercise equipment and more particularly to an exercise apparatus to be used in conjunction with a resilient exercise ball. Such devices however, do not provide a base for the user to place his hands while he does the push up exercise, or they do not provide different elevated foot panels (which can be opened or closed when not in use) that the user can use to vary his foot elevation height when performing the angled push up exercise.

Other devices which allow for a user to do pushups at an angle do not solve the problem of providing a base for the user to place his hands while he does the push angled up exercise, or they do not provide different elevated foot support panels (which can be folded in the opened or closed position) that the user can use to vary his foot elevation height when performing the angled push up exercise.

To alleviate this problem, the present invention fulfills the need for a exercise device that, when the user opens the device, it forms an L shape, with the lower panels forming a base for the user to place his hands upon while performing the angled push up exercise, and the upper panels in which are incorporated elevated foot supports, enabling the user to elevate his feet during the angled push up exercise, and which can be folded in the open position when in use or folded in the closed position when not in use. The upper and lower panels of the device can be folded together also when not in use and easily stored. The product can be produced from a lightweight, durable, and recycled plastic.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, there is disclosed a machine for doing an angled push up exercise comprising: two or more upper panels, two or more lower panels, elevated foot supports. The lower panels form a base for the user to place his hands upon while he performs the push up exercise. The elevated foot supports are incorporated into the upper panels and enable the user to vary his foot elevation height while he performs the push up exercise. The device has a collapse able design in which the upper and lower panels can be folded together in the closed position or unfolded into the open or “L” shaped configuration. The primary object of the invention is to provide an exercise device that enables the user to elevate his feet at various heights, using elevated foot supports that can be folded in the open position while he performs the push up exercise, thereby targeting different muscles of the chest and shoulders, and folded in the closed position when not in use.

Another object of the invention is to provide an exercise device in which the lower panels form a base for the user to place his hands upon while he performs the push up exercise. Another object of the invention is to provide an exercise device that serves as a stable alternative to makeshift props. A further object of the invention is to provide an exercise device that promotes physical fitness.

Yet another object of the invention is to provide an exercise device that provides a collapsible design for easy storage.

Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following descriptions, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein, by way of illustration and example, an embodiment of the present invention is disclosed.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The drawings constitute a part of this specification and include exemplary embodiments to the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. It is to be understood that in some instances various aspects of the invention may be shown exaggerated or enlarged to facilitate an understanding of the invention.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an operative position of the exercise device for doing an angled push up exercise.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the exercise device for doing an angled push up exercise with an exerciser engaged in a physical exercise routine.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an exercise device for doing an angled push up exercise showing the elevated foot supports in the opening and closing position.

FIG. 4 is a fragmentary perspective view of a slot (in which the means for securing the panels in a fixed position is inserted into).

FIG. 4 is also a fragmentary perspective view of the means for connecting the upper and lower panels.

FIG. 5 is a fragmentary perspective view of a means for securing the panels in a fixed position

FIG. 5 is also a fragmentary perspective view of the niche (that the elevated foot supports fold into when in the closed position).

FIG. 5 is also a fragmentary perspective view of the niche (which houses the means for securing the panels in a fixed position).

FIG. 5 is also a perspective view of the means for securing the elevated foot supports to the upper panels.

FIG. 5 is a fragmentary perspective view of a slot (in which the means for securing the panels in a fixed position is inserted into).

FIG. 6-10 is a perspective view of the exercise device for doing an angled push up exercise showing the device can be positioned in the open or “L” shaped configuration by unfolding the two or more upper and lower panels.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the exercise device for doing an angled push up exercise showing the means for maneuvering the device.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the exercise device for doing an angled push up exercise showing the rear view of the device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms.

Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner.

The preferred embodiments depicted in the drawing comprise an exercise device for doing an angled push up exercise comprising

two or more upper panels, two or more lower panels, a means for connecting the two or more upper and lower panels, a means for securing the two or more upper and lower panels in a fixed position, two or more elevated foot supports incorporated into the upper panels, a means for securing the two or more elevated foot supports to the upper panels which also enables them to fold in the open or closed position, a means for maneuvering the device incorporated into the panel.

Without departing from the generality of the invention disclosed herein and without limiting the scope of the invention, the discussion that follows, will refer to the invention as depicted in the drawing.

The preferred embodiments of the device depicted in the drawing comprise an exercise device for doing an angled push up exercise comprising two or more upper panels 2, two or more lower panels 3, a means for connecting the two or more upper and lower panels together 4, a means for securing the two or more upper and lower panels in a fixed position 5, a niche 6 (which houses the means for securing the panels in a fixed position 5), a slot 7 (in which the means for securing panels in a fixed position 5 is inserted into), two or more elevated foot supports 8, a means for securing elevated foot supports 9 to upper panels 2, a niche 10 (for the elevated foot supports to fold into), and a means for maneuvering the device 11.

As can be appreciated, an exerciser (shown in FIG. 2) can position his feet on an elevated foot support 8, while his hands are positioned on the lower panels 3, thereby placing his body at an angle and enabling him to do an angled push up exercise. As shown in FIG. 3, the elevated foot supports 8 can fold into the open or closed position.

FIG. 4 is a fragmentary perspective view of the means for connecting the upper and lower panels 4.

FIG. 4 is also a fragmentary perspective view of the slot 7 (in which the means for securing panels in a fixed position 5 is inserted into).

FIG. 5 is a fragmentary perspective view of the means for securing the panels in a fixed position 5, we can see by the directional arrows that it slides up and down in order to secure and unsecure the panel.

FIG. 5 is a fragmentary perspective view which also shows the niche 6, which houses the means for securing panels in a fixed position 5

As shown in FIG. 6-10, a perspective view of an exercise device for doing an angled push up exercise showing the device can be positioned in the open or “L” shaped configuration by unfolding the two or more upper panels 2 and lower 3 panels.

As shown in FIG. 11, a perspective view of a collapsed position of the device also showing the means for maneuvering 11 the device

As shown in FIG. 12, a perspective view of the rear of the device

The exercise device according to the embodiment shown, comprises two or more upper and lower panels 2, 3 which can be unfolded, as shown in FIGS. 6-10, into the opened or “L” shaped configuration.

Once the device has been unfolded to the opened or “L” shaped configuration, the means for securing the panels in a fixed position 5 are then inserted into slots 7 to secure the panels 2, 3 in a fixed position as shown in FIG. 5.

After all panels 2, 3 have been secured; the desired elevated foot support 8 can be unfolded to the open position as shown in FIG. 3. The user then places his hands on the lower panels 3 (which form the base) and then places his feet on the selected, opened elevated foot support 8 as shown in FIG. 2. This positions the user's body at an angle and enables him to do an angled push up exercise.

Once the user has completed his workout, he can then fold the elevated foot supports 8 into a closed position inside the niche 10 (niche 10 is shown in FIG. 5).

The user then disengages the means for securing panels in a fixed position 5 (shown in FIG. 5) and collapses the device (shown in FIG. 10 reversing back to FIG. 6).

Once the device is in the collapsed position, the means for maneuvering 11 can be used to maneuver the device for storage.

While the invention has been described in connection with a preferred embodiment, It is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to the particular form set forth, but on the contrary, it is intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents as may be included within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A machine for doing an angled push up exercise comprising: two or more upper panels; two or more lower panels; elevated foot supports.
 2. A machine for doing an angled push up exercise as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a means for connecting the upper and lower panels together which also enables them to fold
 3. A machine for doing an angled push up exercise as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a means for securing the upper and lower panels in a fixed position
 4. A machine for doing an angled push up exercise as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a means for securing the elevated foot supports to the upper panels, which also enables them to fold in the open or closed position.
 5. A machine for doing an angled push up exercise as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a means for maneuvering the device 